Five decades of research leads to solar PV’s emergence as the world’s dominant energy source

Five decades of research leads to solar PV’s emergence as the world’s dominant energy source

A systematic review finds that solar PV emerges consistently to the backbone of future energy systems, yet many models still underestimate its role. Across the globe, solar PV is projected to supply about 61% of the world’s electricity by 2050. Major milestones within 100% renewable energy systems research over five decades created the modern understanding of solar PV’s pivotal role for global energy supply…

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/11/five-decades-of-research-leads-to-solar-pvs-emergence-as-the-worlds-dominant-energy-source/